The age of Alexander and his conquest of the Persian or ‘Achaemenid’ Empire, which had existed for over two centuries, represents a watershed in the history of the world.
This book offers a fascinating insight into the achievements of one of the greatest generals ever known.
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This book contains some of the most interesting and readable poetry around today from a writer who found his voice early and developed it over 40 years until it is as clear as a precision cut diamond. Reading from beginning to end not only spans time but geographical locations as well, from from Berkeley in the 1960's to Alaska, Washington, Colorado and finally landing in California in 1998. This book not only gives insight to a life but also to what was happening in the world surrounding that life. There is no beely button gazing here, it is out there poetry.
This an exellent book for undergratuation level and also as an introductory post-graduation course. It presents an overview of the internal structure of the Earth, its evolution since Archean to Recent times and relations among plate tectonic, mantle plumes and magma genesis. New insight on interaction and evolution of Earth system, Examines the role of castrophic events in Earth's history, New section on the evolution of the mantle
With Leadership Lessons from West Point as a guide, leaders in the business, nonprofit, and government sectors can learn leadership techniques and practices from contributors who are teaching or have taught at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and have served in positions of leadership that span the globe. These military experts cover a broad range of topics that are relevant to any leadership development program in any sector. The articles in this important resource offer insight into what leadership means to these experts?in both war and peacetime?and describe their views on quiet leadership, mission, values, taking care of people, organizational learning, and leading change
